"Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place."-- Unknown--

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Almost rid of the winter blues

Weekly writing assignment from Mama Kat: Share some photos and stories as well as what you love about spring.

Each year, my heart warms with the temperature as the last bit of winter chill leaves the air in the South.

The dull, gray mornings are replaced with brilliant blue skies. Bare trees bud slowly before blooming in various shades of beauty. Brown, crunchy grass begins turning a soft, lush green. And, of course, the sunlight that once faded by early evening stretches further into the day.

Can you tell I’m ready for this?

Over the last week, the air has been slowly warming. And despite my fear that it will backslide into frigidness again, I think spring might finally be here.

Which makes for a very happy Heather.

For me, simply speaking the word “spring” fills my head with images of sunshine, laughter, flip flops, singing birds and long weekend days outside.

Friends begin firing up the grill.

We spend days sitting by the lake. Fishing. Knowing it won’t be long before we can take the boat out and dive right into the cool water.

Not only is spring fantastic in itself, it’s also the gateway to one of my very favorite things – the hot, sunny days of an Alabama summer.

Which means even longer, warmer days on the lake and multiple trips to the beach. Barefoot days by the water. Ponytails and tan lines. Big sunglasses and lip gloss. Sun tan oil and Coconut Lime Verbena body lotion. And this year? Learning to wake board. Pray for me.

What we have we dont want and what we dont we need!!!....you like summer......here in southern parts of India we like winter....as kids we love summer for the only reason that we get 2 months holidays from school ;)....and will be out in the sun playing till dusk....and by the time we reach home......mama will be all set to start her day's discourse on "how to spend holidays effectively instead of wasting time playing cricket" :)... I like that gal jumping photo ;)

I'm right there with you girl! I just love the summer weather. This Rainy Day Blue stuff isn't treating me well! Heather you always leave me captivated with your writing, I just love how descriptive you are with everything! PLEASE DON'T STOP! ;)